A USATF-certified course is a road race course whose distance has been certified for accuracy. Courses must be certified for any road running performance to be accepted as a record or to be nationally ranked.
How do I become a USATF course certifier?
How to Have Your Course Certified. The easiest way to have your course certified is to hire someone who is already skilled at measuring courses for USATF certification. Alternatively, you can measure it yourself if you are sufficiently motivated and willing to devote the time and attention that it requires.
How are 5K races measured?
5Kevents utilizes a measuring wheel or a device called the “Jones Counter” to accurately record the distance needed from start to finish. 5Kevents.org measures the shortest distance (SPR). For the most part, 5K Run/Walks do not need to be USTAF® Certified, but again should always be properly measured.
How many miles is a five K?
3.1 milesA 5K run is 3.1 miles. Don't be daunted by the distance. A 5K run is a great distance for a beginner. You can prepare for a 5K run in just two months.
What is a road race running?
Road running is the sport of running on a measured course over an established road (as opposed to track and field and cross country running). These events are usually classified as long-distance according to athletics terminology, with races typically ranging from 5 kilometers to 42.2 kilometers in the marathon.
What is USATF training?
Training and certification of officials is central to USATF's goal of ensuring fair and safe competitive opportunities for athletes. The organization delivers information and instruction to officials, assuring their development as professionals. As an official gains experience, exposure to correct officiating practices, and additional training, ...
When does USATF recertification end?
The certification of all USATF officials expires at the end of each Olympiad. The recertification process opens on Nov 1, 2020 and should be completed by Dec 31, 2020, but not later than Mar 31, 2021.
What is an official certification?
Officials are certified in specific disciplines; each discipline falls under either a set of Levels or a set of Grades as shown in the links below. Officials also have an overall certification level which is equal to their highest level of certification in any discipline.
What is the National Officials Committee?
The National Officials Committee expects all officials to be prepared and to conduct themselves in a professional manner. The National Officials Committee's Code of Ethics and Performance Guidelines describe the manner in which all certified officials must conduct themselves and outline several characteristics that should be demonstrated by all certified officials.
What is the purpose of an open book rule review?
The purpose of the open-book rules review is for officials to become familiar with appropriate rule books, and to gain and demonstrate knowledge about selected rules governing track and field events. Officials must complete the rules review appropriate to their certification level and discipline with at least the specified minimum passing score. Click here for Rules Reviews for all disciplines.
Overview
- Training and certification of officials is central to USATF's goal of ensuring fair and safe competitive opportunities for athletes. The organization delivers information and instruction to officials, assuring their development as professionals. As an official gains experience, exposure to correct o...
2021-2024 Recertification
- The certification of all USATF officials expires at the end of each Olympiad. The recertification process opens on Nov 1, 2020 and should be completed by Dec 31, 2020, but not later than Mar 31, 2021. Complete details are outlined in the paper at this link.
Becoming A Certified Official
- We always have a need for, and welcome individuals to become new certified officials. See the “Certification Requirements” listed below and contact the Certification Chair serving your USATF association, as listed in the “Certification Chair Directory” above.
Certification Upgrades
- The “Certification Upgrade Criteria” chart above specifies the requirements for advancing from one level of certification to the next in a particular discipline. Officials who believe they have met these criteria may use the Upgrade Checklists found in the Resources and Best Practices documents (Certification)and have senior certified officials verify that they possess the necessa…
Certification Requirements
- USATF Membership
- SafeSport Training
- Certification Fee
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Certification Requirements Details
- USATF Membership
Learn more about membership and how to join here. Memberships paid for in November or December are valid for the entire following year. - Certification Applications
To apply for initial certification or recertification, officials complete one of the application forms taken from the blue banners above and send the form to their Certification Chair.
Certification Clinic Materials
- The following slideshows are offered as possible content for clinics you conduct. You may choose to use all or none of the slides, or use some and modify others – whatever suits your needs. 1. New Officials Certification Clinic Slides, Jan 2021 2. Recertification Clinic Slides, Jan 2021
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